Best year ever … or at least so far!

State assessments in 2018 will feel different for our students. Hockinson’s course curricula have been updated to reflect the Common Core State Standards—the standards used for state exams.

Who takes these assessments and when?

Students take the annual “summative” assessments during the regular school day in the windows listed below.

Some of our teachers choose to give their classes “interim” assessments at other times of the school year. These tests are useful tools for measuring student growth and giving teachers feedback on what concepts students are understanding and where they might be struggling.

How can my student prepare?

Is taking the assessment important to my student’s school?

Yes. The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction requires 95 percent of students in each school to participate in the state assessments. Schools falling below that threshold fail to meet federal accountability requirements. In addition to offering a snapshot of overall school achievement, the data offers information on the achievement of specific student groups.

Questions?

Please see your building’s schedule for specific dates and details. If you have questions about state assessments in Hockinson School District, please contact Assistant Superintendent Slade McSheehy at 360-448-6400.